This will be my last post for a while - I am going in tomorrow morning for the thumb joint replacement and carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand. The right hand will be done in the summer sometime. I can say with a fair amount of certainty, I won't be online for at least several days, after that I'll probably just be reading for a bit.

I'll *see* you all *sometime* soon!

By Marcia on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 08:34 pm:

Good luck, Karen! You'll be in my prayers for a speedy recovery. Come back soon!

By Trina~moderator on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 08:35 pm:

{{{Karen}}} I hope surgery and recovery go well! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

By Mom2three1968 on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 08:41 pm:

Good luck to you Karen, hope all goes well!!

Take Care...!

By Ginny~moderator on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 10:19 pm:

Prayers, and I'll cross my fingers for you since you surely won't be crossing yours for a while.

By Dawnk777 on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 08:12 am:

Good luck, Karen!

By Angellew on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 08:44 am:

Good luck, Karen! I'll be thinking of you!

By Dandjmom on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 09:46 am:

Good luck, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

By Luvn29 on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 10:53 am:

Karen, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Hope you have a perfect recovery!

By Hol on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 11:06 am:

Prayers and good wishes to you, Karen. Hope that the surgery goes well and that the recovery is quick. (((HUG)))

By Tklinreston on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 11:24 am:

Ahhh Karen I hope your surgery goes perfectly and that you will heal quickly. Let us know how you are doing as soon as you can.

By Andi on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 12:44 pm:

I am thinking abou you today!!! I'm sure Hal will take great care of you while you recover.

By Nicki on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 02:48 pm:

Thinking of you today.

By Tink on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 05:56 pm:

I hope everything went well today and that the docs were generous with the pain meds! Many {{{Hugs}}}

By Jelygu on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 07:08 pm:

Hope everything went ok!!

By Mrsheidi on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 11:49 pm:

Hope things went well, Karen! {{{HUGS}}}

By Wandilu on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 07:01 pm:

Hope you are feeling better

By Debbie on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 08:10 am:

Just now seeing this. {{{{Hugs}}}} I hope things went well, and your recovery is fast and painless.

By Happynerdmom on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 09:33 am:

Hope things went well, Karen, and that you're not in too much pain. Take care of yourself!

By Bea on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 12:23 am:

I pray that your operation went well, and that you are healing smoothly. Rest, and get better quickly. We miss you.

By Karen~admin on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 10:43 am:

Thanks. The absolute WORST pain I've ever had. Typing 1-handed. Stuck in 1 spot connected to an electric ice pack thing. Hand totally looks like a balloon, will be reading but not posting, thanks again!

By Deneen1 on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 02:37 pm:

I am very happy to see you are up at least reading. Let me know if you need anything. I'm glad all went well, and I hope the pain and swelling subside soon.

By Crystal915 on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 03:59 pm:

Glad to see you're doing ok, I hope you are feeling better soon!!!!

By Dawnk777 on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 06:06 pm:

An automatic ice pack thing? I hate having cold hands! Good luck! I'm glad the surgery went okay.